Detailed subject-wise syllabus breakdown, exam pattern, section-wise marks distribution, and preparation roadmap for 2026.
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Prelims is a qualifying test of 100 questions (100 marks) in 60 minutes. Mains is an objective test of 200 questions (200 marks) in 135 minutes, which decides the final merit list.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
1Prelims: English Language (20 Mins) Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Fillers | 30 | 30 | -0.25 |
2Prelims: Numerical Ability (20 Mins) Simplification, Number Series, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation | 35 | 35 | -0.25 |
3Prelims: Reasoning Ability (20 Mins) Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding | 35 | 35 | -0.25 |
4Mains: English Language (30 Mins) Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Error Detection | 40 | 40 | -0.25 |
5Mains: Quantitative Aptitude (30 Mins) Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic, Simplification | 40 | 40 | -0.25 |
6Mains: Reasoning Ability (30 Mins) Complex Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Direction & Blood Relations | 40 | 40 | -0.25 |
7Mains: Computer Knowledge (20 Mins) MS Office, Hardware/Software, Internet, Networking, Operating Systems | 40 | 40 | -0.25 |
8Mains: General Awareness (25 Mins) Current Affairs, Banking & RBI Awareness, Static GK | 40 | 40 | -0.25 |
| Total Aggregate Scheme | 100 | 200 | 1/4th penalty |
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